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Stablecoins
Does Tether Pose Systemic Risk to Crypto Markets?
CoinDesk Data and Indexes Director Galen Moore discusses his stablecoin Tether (USDT) assessment and its impact on bitcoin amid the cryptocurrency being subject to increased scrutiny by U.S. regulators. “The question of Tether’s ability to maintain its peg to the dollar is a systemic question,” Moore said.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Expected to Pause Before Next Rally
Analysts expect bitcoin to pause at around $40K before its next leg up.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the Challenges of Cryptocurrency Regulation
SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce discusses her take on crypto regulation as the SEC’s authority garners attention from Congress. “All of us are going to be challenged as regulators in thinking about how to regulate while making sure that we preserve the important American fundamental of innovation and privacy,” Peirce said.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stalls After Short-Squeeze Rally
Technical data suggests lower support around $34,000 could stabilize the current pullback.
Why Stablecoins Are Suddenly in the News
From questions surrounding Tether's USDT to Circle's plan to go public, here is your guide to why everyone is suddenly talking about stablecoins.
Crypto Fintech Eco Raises $60M for High-Yield USDC Savings App
The a16z-backed Eco, a fiat deposit-taking, cashback-granting digital wallet and stablecoin lender, which loans out users’ deposits in USDC, raises another $60 million to propel its crypto-powered banking app. "The Hash" discuss the outlook for Eco as regulators turn up the pressure on stablecoins.
USDT Maintains Dollar Peg as Traders Shrug Off DOJ Tether Probe Report
USDT has largely held its dollar peg since Bloomberg reported Monday the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin, for possible bank fraud. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest developments in the ongoing investigation and what to watch for.
Crypto Fintech Eco Raises $60M for High-Yield USDC Savings App
The a16z-backed Eco, where users’ deposits are loaned out in USDC, says it’s keeping an eye on the BlockFi case.
Market Wrap: Possible Trend Reversal as Bitcoin Spikes Past $40K
The strong bounce in bitcoin over the weekend occurred as shorts covered positions.
Tether Responds to Bloomberg Report, Saying It’s 'Repackaging Stale Claims as News'
Responding to a Bloomberg report published Monday suggesting U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating Tether for a possible bank fraud offense conducted years ago, the stablecoin USDT issuer released a statement seemingly implying the report was wrong. CoinDesk's Adam B. Levine unpacks the story and its implications to bitcoin amid rising national concerns over stablecoin risks.